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Lot 1786: 1950s Verne Gagne Wrestling 3D Advertising Display for Constipation

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $100.00
Winning Bid: $172.08
Price Realized: $205.63
Auction Date:6/26/2005 9:00 PM EST

Verne Gagne, a pro wrestling great known for his "sleeper hold," plays the villain in this shock-and-giggle standup ad for Puretest Mineral Oil. Gagne, in blue-toned silhouette, chokes a man who needs a laxative. "Constipation got you down?" reads the caption. The 1950s 31"x21" cardboard display with Gagne's head poking through the top is in excellent shape, in vivid red, white, blue and black color printing. The triangular platforming is intact.

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